Ethiopian Airlines to Launch New Passenger Route Between Addis Ababa and Hanoi
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new passenger route connecting Addis Ababa and Hanoi, set to commence on July 10, 2025. The airline will operate the service four times a week, further enhancing air connectivity between Africa and Southeast Asia.
The new route, serviced by Boeing 787 aircraft, will link Ethiopian Airlines' hub in Addis Ababa with Vietnam’s capital. Flights will depart Addis Ababa on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:30 PM, arriving in Hanoi at 1:10 PM the following day. The return flights from Hanoi will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, departing at 2:10 PM and arriving in Addis Ababa at 9:35 PM.
According to the airline's statement, the new service will seamlessly connect passengers to Ethiopian Airlines' extensive global network, which includes multiple destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
“We are pleased to expand our presence in Southeast Asia and enhance air connectivity for our customers in the region,” said Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group.
“This new route will create opportunities to strengthen ties and collaborations between Vietnam and our extensive global network. We look forward to bringing our renowned service to Vietnam and further growing our presence in this dynamic market.”
Strengthening African-Asian Connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates an average of 114 weekly flights to Asia, linking Addis Ababa with key cities such as Bangkok, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guangzhou, Dhaka, Delhi, Hong Kong, Seoul, Karachi, Chennai, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, and Tokyo-Narita. This represents a monthly capacity of approximately 120,000 seats.
The Ethiopian carrier leads the African-Asian market in terms of seat capacity, holding a 36.9% share, followed by Egyptair at 10.3% and Uganda Airlines at 3.8%.
With the introduction of the Addis Ababa–Hanoi route, Ethiopian Airlines continues to reinforce its position as a key player in intercontinental air travel, expanding its reach and offering greater connectivity for global passengers.
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